World trends in freedom of expression and media development / editor, Courtney C. Radsch, PhD.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Radsch, Courtney C., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Freedom of expression.

Freedom of the press.

Physical Description:

105 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Paris : United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 2014.

Summary:

World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development offers a new look at recent evolutions in media freedom, independence, pluralism and journalist safety. These areas are explored at the international level and with respect to gender and global media. The overarching trend observed throughout is one of disruption brought on by technology and to a lesser extent the global economic crisis, with mixed results for freedom of expression and media development. This publication comes at a critical moment for press freedom amid unprecedented opportunities for expression of new voices as well as new forms of restriction, surveillance and control. World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development is a key resource for governments, the media, academia, the private sector and civil society, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the contemporary media environment. Book jacket.

Contents:

Executive Summary 7

Background and Conceptualization 13

Rationale for the Report 14

Analytical Framework of the Report 15

Structure and Conceptualizaiton 18

Unesco: Fostering Freedom of Expression and Media Development 21

Chapter 1 Freedom 26

Introduction 28

Global Media 35

Gender 40

Chapter 2 Pluralism 42

Introduction 44

Global Media 50

Gender 58

Chapter 3 Independence 64

Introduction 66

Global Media 72

Gender 73

Chapter 4 Safety 82

Introduction 84

Gender 92.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789230012014

9230012017

OCLC:

881632401